Legal Summer Clerk

Job Description

Job Summary
During the clerkship, the successful candidate will be an active member of the Legal Department working alongside legal professionals and tasked with legal work overseen by attorneys.

Remote and virtual candidates will be considered, with a preference given to candidates who can be at our Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN offices in-person at least part-time. Please provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript with your application.
 

This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence three days per week and remote work two days per week.
 

Essential Functions

• Research and summarize case law and draft memoranda and other correspondence on legal and regulatory matters
• Evaluate legal issues and collaborate with attorneys on contract, supply chain, real property, environmental, labor and employment, regulatory and litigation matters
• Assist attorneys in preparing for regulatory filings, hearings, and meetings
• Prepare for and attend meetings with internal business partners
• Respond to subpoenas and discovery requests
• Shadow on-site inspections and investigations
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Participate in negotiations and settlements

Required Qualifications For Position

• Currently enrolled first-year or second-year law student pursuing a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Completed Torts, Contracts, Property, Legal Research and Legal Writing classes
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly
• Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize and manage deadlines
• Excellent research, oral and written communications and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse internal legal and business groups
• Positive and professional attitude, including dependability, timeliness, and good judgment
• Available to work full time (40 hours per week)

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Lifting - Rarely
• Carrying - Rarely
• Pushing - Rarely
• Pulling - Rarely
• Climbing - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Stooping - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crouching - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Rarely
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
• The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.​

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functi